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    Unikrn is the global leader in eSports betting. Founded by Rahul Sood and Karl Flores, we provide eSports fans and newcomers alike a safe and legal place to gather, game, and bet on eSports. With games such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Dota 2 and more, there’s always something to watch and bet on at Unikrn. Our employees are all passionate gamers, and see Unikrn as a way to increase the engagement and passion already surrounding eSports. Unikrn is revolutionizing the eSports industry.

    Total Funding
    $10 M
    Type
    Private
    HQ
    Seattle, US
    Founded
    2014
    Size (employees)
    40 (est)+12%
    Website
    unikrn.com
    Unikrn was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle, US
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    Key People/Management at Unikrn

    Rahul Sood

    Rahul Sood

    CEO

    Unikrn Office Locations

    Unikrn has an office in Seattle
    Seattle, US (HQ)
    500 Yale Ave N
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    Unikrn Financials and Metrics

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    Founding Date

    		2014

    Total Funding

    		$10 m

    Latest funding size

    		$7 m

    Time since last funding

    		3 years ago

    Investors

    		Advancit Capital, Blockchain Capital, Rubicon Venture Capital, 500 Startups, Mark Cuban, Indicator Ventures, Binary Capital, Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Freelands Group, Matt Michelsen
    Unikrn's latest funding round in June 2015 was reported to be $7 m. In total, Unikrn has raised $10 m
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    Unikrn News and Updates

    May 16, 2018

    Esports has a drug and gambling problem

    In this day and age, playing competitive video games has grown into a massive industry. Despite that, gamers continue to fight for the right to turn their hobby into a legitimate sport. The backbone of their argument centers around the fact that you actually need a lot of skill. Quick reflexes, dext…
    May 15, 2018

    Supreme Court decision means esports betting can step out of the shadows

    The Supreme Court of the United States today overruled a 1992 federal law that prohibited states from authorizing betting on sporting events. Today’s 6-3 decision will enable each state to decide if it wants to permit sports-related gambling, which is something that a number of states are considerin…
    May 09, 2018

    4 esports regulations to watch for in 2018

    GUEST: The rapid growth of the esports industry has increased the potential for corruption, match-fixing, doping, and other undesirable or illegal activities. Increased regulation is necessary for esports to maintain its legitimacy. Here are four regulatory pushes we might see more of this year: Reg…
    February 04, 2018

    How Unikrn uses blockchain and cryptocurrency for esports betting

    EXCLUSIVE: Rahul Sood made his name as an enthusiast gamer and the cofounder of VoodooPC, a maker of custom gaming PCs that he started in 1991. He sold that business to HP in 2006, and he headed HP’s efforts in gaming computers through 2010. He moved to Microsoft and started Microsoft Ventures in 20…
    October 23, 2017

    An e-sports gambling site raised $31 million through an ICO and everything about it is remarkable

    Take out your tech buzzword bingo card. A new initial coin offering has launched, backed by a big-name tech investor, and it’s raised a vast…
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